Brewed with Mystical Spring Water
With just one sip, a burst of rich, fruity flavor spreads across your palate. White peach. Or, maybe it’s Muscat. A delicate balance of sweetness, acidity, and umami, with a distinct mineral finish.
It feels more like tasting a natural wine or an artisanal coffee than a traditional sake. The liquid in question? Ohmine Sake Brewery’s flagship bottle, the 2-Grain Pasteurized Yamada Nishiki. This long-running brewery in Mine, just next to Nagato, was re-established in 2010 after lying dormant for over half a century.
“Nearby, there’s the Beppu Benten Pond, a mystical spring that’s been filtered through the karst plateau Akiyoshidai,” explains the head brewer Akiyama. “The limestone acts as a natural filter, producing water that’s remarkably clear, soft, and minerally balanced. Since we’re using groundwater with the same composition as this spring, we’re able to craft a style of sake that can only come from this land here in Mine.”
And he is right. The sake made here is indeed unlike any other. It is very drinkable, even for those unfamiliar with rice wine. The refined label adds to its appeal. The brewery also has a cafe, serving everything from coffee to apparel, but the first thing you should reach for is the distinctive taste of Mine itself.
Ohmine Sake Brewery
With roots dating back to 1822, Ohmine once closed its doors in 1955—only to be revived in 2010 by Takeshi Akiyama, who returned to his hometown with a vision for sake-making. Since then, it has gained recognition both in Japan and abroad, earning top awards at international sake competitions and emerging as one of the most exciting new-age breweries.
2585-2 Shūhōchō Beppu, Mine, Yamaguchi
TEL：0837-64-0700
